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The Tourism Sector in Nigeria

by Fred Nwaozor The tourism sector in Nigeria is a largely untapped yet highly promising component of the national economy. With her vast landmass, rich cultural diversity, and varied ecosystems, Nigeria possesses the natural and human resources required to build a thriving tourism industry. Tourism, if properly harnessed, can serve as a major source of revenue, employment, and international goodwill for the country. Nigeria’s cultural diversity is one of its greatest tourism assets. With over 250 ethnic groups, each with distinct languages, traditions, festivals, and cuisines, the country offers a wide range of cultural experiences. Traditional festivals such as the Argungu Fishing Festival, Osun-Osogbo Festival, Durbar Festival, and New Yam festivals attract both local and international visitors. The country is also blessed with numerous natural attractions that have strong tourism potential. These include scenic landscapes such as the Obudu Mountain Resort in Cross River ...

'Blood Moon' observed across the Globe

Millions of people around the globe got the chance to see a total lunar eclipse, known as "blood moon", on Sunday night and early on Monday, 8th September 2025.

The moon turned a deep, dark red as the Earth passed directly between the sun and the moon, casting its shadow across the lunar surface.

Parts of Asia reportedly had the best experience, while countries in the Middle East and Europe equally enjoyed great views.

Parts of the World to witness Total Lunar Eclipse

It was the first time since 2022 that a total lunar eclipse was visible in the UK. Where skies were clear, the eclipse was visible at roughly 7.30pm on Sunday, 7th September 2025, giving viewers exciting moment.

The eclipse was visible to the naked eye and, unlike solar eclipses, was safe to view directly as the moon's reflected light is not as bright.

The moon's red hue was caused by refracted light. Shorter blue wavelengths of light are typically scattered by the Earth's atmosphere, leaving longer red wavelengths to pass through and reach the moon.

This same atmospheric refraction effect is what causes sunsets and sunrises to look red.

The next partial lunar eclipse will not reportedly occur, until August next year, according to the Royal Observatory Greenwich in London, the United Kingdom.